Theresa Raborn for Congress
United States Representative
United States Representative
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 25 years of age
- United States citizen for 7 years
- Inhabitant of Illinois at the time of the election
- Registered voter
- Sources: United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 2 and 10 ILCS 5/7-10, 10-5
TERM IN OFFICE: 2 Years (United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 2)
TERM BEGINS: Noon, January 3, 2023 (United States Constitution, Amendment XX, Section 2)
FILING PERIODS:
- Established Party:
- Not more than 113 nor less than 106 days prior to the General Primary (10 ILCS 5/7-12)
- November 25 – December 2, 2019 (for the 2020 election)
- Independent and New Party:
- Not more than 141 nor less than 134 days prior to the General Election (10 ILCS 5/10-6)
- July 13 – July 20, 2020 (for the 2020 election)
- All candidates will file with the Illinois State Board of Elections, 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704-4503, either by mail or in person.
NOMINATING PAPERS:
- Petitions:
- Established Party (SBE Form P-11)
- Independent Party (SBE Form P-3)
- New Party (SBE Form P-8) (not currently available)
- Statement of Candidacy:
- Established Party (SBE Form P-1)
- Independent Party (SBE Form P-1B)
- New Party (SBE Form P-1D)
- Loyalty Oath (optional): All Candidates (SBE Form P-1C) (not currently available)
- Statement of Economic Interests: Not required for Federal Offices
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Established Party: Not less than 0.5% (0.005) of the qualified primary electors of the party in the congressional district at the last presidential election. [10 ILCS 5/7-10(b)]
- Independent Party: Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of persons who voted at the last regular General Election within the congressional district. (10 ILCS 5/10-3)
- New Party: Not less than 5% of the total number of persons who voted at the last regular General Election within the congressional district. There is no maximum signature requirement. (10 ILCS 5/10-2)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Financial Contributions: All candidates file with the Federal Election Commission, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20463. If you have specific questions, you may call them at (800) 424-9530.
- Federal filing requirements are subject to change by the FEC. Contact the FEC for the latest information on filing requirements.
DUTIES (Source: National Archives):
- Make laws
- Raise revenue, authorize and appropriate federal funds, and manage the federal debt
- Provide for the common defense
- Provide for the general welfare
- Regulate commerce among the states and with foreign nations
- Establish the federal court system and define federal crimes
- Declare war and maintain and regulate the military
- Direct a census every 10 years
- Impeach federal officers, including the President (Impeachments are tried in the Senate)
Resources
Resources
Illinois State Board of Elections Candidates Guide Document
Signatures Required by District (2020 numbers)
General Primary Petition: SBE Form P-11
Independent Candidate Petition: SBE Form P-3
New Party Candidate Petition: SBE Form P-8 (Not currently available)
Statement of Candidacy: SBE Form P-1
Statement of Candidacy (Independent): SBE Form P-1B
Statement of Candidacy (New Party): SBE Form P-1D
Loyalty Oath (optional) (SBE Form P-1C) (Not currently available)